Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…

Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…

Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…

McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional

August 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015

August 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…

SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015

August 1, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…

Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families

August 1, 2015

Named NRF’s Heroes of Main Street and CCAGW’s Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week   WASHINGTON, SC –  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…

Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families

August 1, 2015

Named NRF’s Heroes of Main Street and CCAGW’s Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week   WASHINGTON, SC –  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…

Robust Interest Generates Significant Leasing Velocity

July 31, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report Columbia – Industrial – Q2 2015 Key Takeaways Strong leasing activity throughout the first half of 2015 contributed to positive absorption and…

Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…

Renewable Water Resources presented NACWA PEAK Performance Awards

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently was awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for all ReWa Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF) for…

Engenius’s Buckingham named to Leadership Greenville

July 31, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Catie Buckingham, Operations Director for Engenius, has been named to Leadership Greenville Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program of the Greenville Chamber designed to develop committed,…

WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists

July 31, 2015

ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…

Columbia Chamber honors Governor Nikki Haley at Annual Gala

July 31, 2015

Governor Nikki Haley Named Columbia Chamber’s 2015 Ambassador of the Year   COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 24, 2015 the Columbia Chamber will host the 113th Annual Gala in honor…

RSVP of the Midlands forms partnership with Transitions Homeless Recovery Center

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Midlands recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide volunteers to the Transitions Homeless Recovery Center in downtown…

SC BlueCross Foundation presents District Five with $30,000 grant

July 31, 2015

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield…

Bill and Rachel Gause open GAUSE Catering & Events

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bill and Rachel Gause announce the opening of their second full service catering business, GAUSE Catering & Events. Their new venture offers catering services for upscale events…

First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results

July 31, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.  This compares to a net…

First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results

July 31, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.  This compares to a net…

KING Automation expanding Upstate operations

July 31, 2015

Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility   SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…

KING Automation expanding Upstate operations

July 31, 2015

Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility   SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…

Andrew Fajardo joins Chappell Smith & Arden

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Chappell Smith & Arden PA is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew Fajardo has joined the firm. Fajardo is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who has argued…

Flock and Rally’s Chloe Rodgers accepted to Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2015-2016

July 31, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in Columbia, S.C., announces the acceptance…

Engenius adds three as firm expands

July 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based web marketing firm Engenius welcomes three new staff members, as the demand for premium websites and web-based content grows. Brent Alexander joins the Engenius team as…

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Andrew Epting Receives College Scholarship from Workers’ Compensation Insurer

July 29, 2015

SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Brookland-Cayce High School graduate Andrew Epting was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the SCHB Self Insurers Fund 2015…

Island Links Resort Receives TripAdvisor Accolades for Quality and Service

July 29, 2015

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Island Links Resort, one of four properties collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fifth consecutive…

USC Tourism innovation and entrepreneurship conference opens Monday

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual International Executive Forum on Tourism and Innovation will be in Columbia Aug. 3-4. Presentations by local and international leaders and innovators will look at…

Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-chairs for 2015

July 29, 2015

AIKEN, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Liz Stewart and Mary Driscoll as 2015 Emerald Circle Co-chairs for Aiken and Edgefield counties. The Emerald…

Villa Tronco Celebrates 75 Years of Tronco Family’s Italian Cuisine

July 29, 2015

Villa Tronco, South Carolina’s oldest family-owned restaurant, celebrates milestone anniversary Aug. 10-15.   COLUMBIA, SC – Villa Tronco, a family-owned restaurant serving lunch and dinner at 1213 Blanding Street, celebrates its…

Village Idiot Pizza and Pub Celebrates 25 Years in Five Points

July 29, 2015

The “Idiot” is offering monthly specials, an epic birthday party and are throwing it back to 1990 COLUMBIA, SC – Village Idiot Pizza and Pub will be “throwin’ it back to…

S.C. BlueCross Selects Avalon Healthcare Solutions to Administer Lab Benefits

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice®HealthPlan of South Carolina will use Avalon Healthcare Solutions to administer a comprehensive suite of laboratory benefits management services, promoting continued access to…

Kershaw gets $1 million check

July 29, 2015

S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority grants will fund projects at Haile Gold Mine   KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-27) presented a $1 million check to Kershaw officials…

Lexington One offers conversational Spanish course for adult learners

July 29, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One Continuing Education offers a six-week conversational Spanish course led by native Spanish speakers designed for learners with a basic understanding of Spanish who would like…

Midwood Smokehouse Brings Authentic Regional Barbecue to Columbia, SC

July 29, 2015

FS Food Group to open its first barbecue concept in South Carolina   COLUMBIA, SC – Midwood Smokehouse, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based restaurant known for its regional-style barbecue, announced plans to…

Columbia College Receives $5 million Gift for Creation of The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism

July 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College announces a new McNair Center for Entrepreneurism in recognition of a $5 million endowed gift by The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation. The McNair Center for…

South Carolina Autism Society Announces Valeska Gioia to Join Staff

July 29, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society is happy to announce that Valeska Gioia is joining our staff.  Valeska will be running our new software and enrichment lab (Paula’s…

Sea Pro Boats Returns With Manufacturing Facility In Newberry County

July 29, 2015

Original Company Ownership Investing $5.5 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 238 New Jobs   COLUMBIA, SC – Sea Pro Boats, a renowned brand in the boating industry, is…

Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Receives 2015 Best of Columbia Award

July 29, 2015

Columbia Award Program Honors the Achievement   COLUMBIA, SC – Greater Columbia Community Relations Council has been selected for the 2015 Best of Columbia Award in the Social Advocacy Organizations…

Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant

July 29, 2015

Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Andrew Epting Receives College Scholarship from Workers’ Compensation Insurer

July 29, 2015

SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Brookland-Cayce High School graduate Andrew Epting was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the SCHB Self Insurers Fund 2015…

Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant

July 29, 2015

Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…

Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology Host First Annual Carolina Kidney Alliance Summit

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Pioneers of the Carolina Kidney Alliance are the two largest Nephrology practices in South Carolina, Carolina Nephrology PA, in Greenville and Columbia Nephrology PA, in Columbia. These…

Duke Energy Renewables acquires Seville Solar Projects in Southern California totaling 50 MW

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired the 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Seville I and 30-MW Seville II Solar Power Projects in California from Kruger Energy. The projects are…

USC Symphony Orchestra Announces 2015­-2016 Concert Season

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra ensemble, led by acclaimed music director Donald Portnoy, receives accolades for its fine performances. World-renowned guest artists join the ensemble…

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for Honors Night Awards

July 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2015 Honors Night awards. The finalists represent business and community leaders with exemplary commitment to the region’s…

Colonial Life, GFOA white paper points path to benefits cost savings

July 28, 2015

Research report shows employers how a dependent eligibility program can save money.   COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, in partnership with the Government Finance Officers Association, released…

Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships

July 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…

UofSC selects Missouri dean as new provost

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – When the University of South Carolina launched its search for a new provost, President Harris Pastides set a high bar—find a visionary leader deeply committed to educational excellence,…

Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health

July 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…

Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members

July 28, 2015

LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…